Vstone Launches Free ROS 2 Sample Package for Research Robot Depth Camera Option
Vstone has released a free ROS 2-compatible sample package on GitHub for its "Depth Camera Option," which can be mounted on their research mobile robot series, facilitating SLAM and autonomous navigation.
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Vstone Corporation (Headquarters: Osaka, Japan; President: Nobuo Yamato) has launched a sample package supporting ROS 2 for its "Depth Camera Option," designed for use with Vstone research-grade mobile robots.
## Key Features
Vstone's research mobile robot series serves as a versatile platform for various R&D applications. The company has now begun offering a free ROS 2-compatible sample package for its existing "Depth Camera Option."
### (1) RGB Images with Depth Information / Standard Camera Stay Included
The depth camera option utilizes the Intel® RealSense™ D435i. It can simultaneously capture RGB images, depth information, and acceleration/angular velocity data from the IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit). The option also includes a "Camera Stay Option" as standard, allowing the camera to be fixed at any height up to 265mm from the robot's top plate, with adjustable angles.
### (2) ROS 2 Compatible Sample Package
A sample package compatible with Vstone's research mobile robots is included for free (available on GitHub). It supports ROS 2, enabling the following functions:
- 3D Map Generation (SLAM) using RTAB-Map
- Autonomous Navigation using Navigation2 (Nav2)
### (3) Application for Autonomous Robot Control
By utilizing this option, users can enhance robot control for various applications, including indoor map generation, validation of autonomous navigation technologies, and prototyping of autonomous mobile robots in the logistics sector.
## Sales Information
The product is available through Vstone's official online shop, "Robot Shop." This product is a paid option when ordering the research mobile robot itself.
- Depth Camera Option: 1 set: 130,900 JPY (excl. tax)
## Key Features
Vstone's research mobile robot series serves as a versatile platform for various R&D applications. The company has now begun offering a free ROS 2-compatible sample package for its existing "Depth Camera Option."
### (1) RGB Images with Depth Information / Standard Camera Stay Included
The depth camera option utilizes the Intel® RealSense™ D435i. It can simultaneously capture RGB images, depth information, and acceleration/angular velocity data from the IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit). The option also includes a "Camera Stay Option" as standard, allowing the camera to be fixed at any height up to 265mm from the robot's top plate, with adjustable angles.
### (2) ROS 2 Compatible Sample Package
A sample package compatible with Vstone's research mobile robots is included for free (available on GitHub). It supports ROS 2, enabling the following functions:
- 3D Map Generation (SLAM) using RTAB-Map
- Autonomous Navigation using Navigation2 (Nav2)
### (3) Application for Autonomous Robot Control
By utilizing this option, users can enhance robot control for various applications, including indoor map generation, validation of autonomous navigation technologies, and prototyping of autonomous mobile robots in the logistics sector.
## Sales Information
The product is available through Vstone's official online shop, "Robot Shop." This product is a paid option when ordering the research mobile robot itself.
- Depth Camera Option: 1 set: 130,900 JPY (excl. tax)
FAQ
ヴイストンが提供開始したROS 2対応パッケージの主な機能は何ですか？
RTAB-Mapを活用した3D地図生成（SLAM）機能や、Navigation2（Nav2）を活用した自律走行機能が含まれます。
デプスカメラオプションで採用されているカメラのモデルは何ですか？
Intel RealSense D435iが採用されています。
このオプションはどの機種に対応していますか？
メガローバーVer.3.0、メカナムローバーVer.3.0、4WDSローバーX40A、メガローバーS40A-LB、メガローバーF120A、メカナムローバーG120A、4WDSローバーX120A、メカナムローバーG40A-LBに対応しています。
デプスカメラオプションの価格はいくらですか？
1式130,900円（税別）です。
どのように購入できますか？
ヴイストンの公式Webショップ「ロボットショップ」にて、研究開発用台車ロボット本体を注文時の有償オプションとして購入可能です。